Across the pond

[Riaz]

I'm making a trip to Ireland for a wedding and plan to take a few days for myself to do some touring.  I don't think this is the case, but a few people have mentioned that, much like cars, the controls on bikes might be reversed.  Could anyone confirm/deny?  Also, has anyone done the Ring of Kerry or other routes in the region?

[Speeddog]

The current control format has been standard since early 70's AFAIK.

[koko64]

April Fools joke? On a couple of points?

[Stuka Pilot]

Don't worry about controls.

Kerry is stunningly beautiful, the people are incredibly friendly and the Guinness is superb.

Go fill your boots.

[koko64]

Ireland was great and the Irish great fun when I was there. They drive on the correct side of the road imo .
The Guinness was superb. In a noisy, crowded pub, people would hear my Aussie accent and seek me out to buy me a beer. I wish I was single at the time back then.

[Wzed]

Much older British bikes had a left brake/right clutch rearset setup, but it's been standardized since the 70's

[koko64]

My '73 Bonneville was right side gear change, but my '75 XLH was left. Pretty sure it was 74-75.

[Stuka Pilot]

My '79 Laverda Jota still had the right side gear change.

Although the Brits changed mid 70s it was later for some other manufacturers.

[koko64]

I believe it. Still got the Jota?
 The Brits changed to meet the US market iirc.